Barington Irving

working towards a goal or task even if it is difficult

• DETERMINATION

• TERMINATE

• DETERMINE

• GRIT

reaching your final goal

• ACHIEVE

• ACCESS

• AQUIRE

• FINISH LINE

To go after something you want

• PURSUE

• STALK

• RETRIEVE

• GRAB

As explained in “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what inspired Irving to become a pilot?

• reading a book in his parents' bookstore
  
• talking to his parents about his ambitions
  
• sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane
  
• receiving a full scholarship to the University of Florida

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.W.8.9A

According to “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what is the main goal of Irving’s nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?

• to subsidize tuition costs for low-income youth
  
• to increase interest in careers in aviation, science, and math
  
• to replace science and math programs in underfunded public schools
  
• to provide transportation for students who have limited access to museums

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” what does Irving have planned for the future?

• to turn a jet into a mobile classroom
  
• to fly around the world on his own again
  
• to visit the places he stopped on his first flight
  
• to help students apply for scholarships for college

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CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.2

In “Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator,” which statements about the “Journey for Knowledge” program are true? (Three answers on actual quiz; can only mark one today)

• The program will include communicating with the International Space Station.
  
• Students in the program will learn more about engineering and technology.
  
• Irving will personally visit every classroom along the way.
  
• During the program, Irving will fly to all seven continents.

What does it mean if you ^accomplish something?

• You successfully complete a goal.
  
• You go somewhere with another person.
  
• You grant credit or recognition to another person.
  
• You help a person commit a crime.

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CCSS.L.8.4A

CCSS.L.8.4B

CCSS.RI.8.4

Which of the following activities is most likely to be considered ^purposeful?

• misplacing your keys, wallet, and phone
  
• discovering a nest while on a hike
  
• finding two dimes on the floor
  
• graduating from high school

What did Barrington Irving set the world record for?

• Being the youngest person to fly around the world.

• Being the youngest person and first African American to fly around the world.

• Winning the most money for a football scholarship.

• Helping the most kids get into STEM careers.